Forest Hills Tennessee Map
Forest Hills, Knox County
Forest Hills, Tennessee — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Forest Hills, Knox County.
Interactive Map of Forest Hills, Tennessee
| City | Forest Hills |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Knox |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.942582 |
| Longitude | -83.986575 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Forest Hills, Tennessee
Forest Hills is a locality in Knox County, Tennessee, United States. Forest Hills is located at 35.9426°N, 83.9866°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37027.0.
Forest Hills rises from the undulating terrain of Knox County, a place where mature trees, remnants of older woodlands, still cast long shadows across its residential streets and the occasional open meadow. It lies 3.9 miles west-south-west of Knoxville, TN (from Knoxville, TN: bearing 251°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-west of Knox. The land here, a tapestry of gentle slopes and broader valleys, is shaped by the very earth it stands upon, hinting at a geological history that predates human settlement. The air, especially in the humid embrace of summer afternoons, carries the scent of damp earth and blooming honeysuckle, a perfume that clings to the broad-leafed canopies and the quiet, well-tended yards. The character of Forest Hills is one of serene domesticity, a community that seems to have settled into its landscape with a quiet, almost inherent grace. The economic pulse of Forest Hills has long been tied to the broader fortunes of the Knoxville region, with its residents often commuting to employment centers in the nearby city, contributing to a diverse local economy. While not a hub of industry itself, the area has benefited from its proximity to educational institutions and a growing service sector, fostering a stable, middle-class environment. Historically, the development of Forest Hills followed the post-war expansion, drawing families seeking a retreat from urban bustle while still maintaining access to amenities. There are no grand monuments or bustling marketplaces within Forest Hills itself, but rather a collection of thoughtfully designed neighborhoods and small commercial strips that cater to daily needs, reflecting a local tradition of understated convenience. The sense of place is found not in dramatic vistas, but in the familiar sight of a well-loved park or the quiet hum of life as dusk settles, bathing the streets in a soft, diffused light.
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About This Forest Hills Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Forest Hills, Tennessee with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Forest Hills and Knox County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Forest Hills is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Forest Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
